GIA Diamond Essentials Final Exam
Questions and Answers
The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to - Answer-Value
The metric carat equals - Answer-0.200 gram
The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called - Answer-Facets
Most diamonds used in jewelry are - Answer-
Diamond is composed primarily of - Answer-Carbon
Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called - Answer-Fancy cuts
Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called - Answer-Blemishes
The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to - Answer-
, A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its - Answer-Hardness
On average, mine workers must process more than a ton of rock to recover - Answer-A half carat of
diamonds
The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called - Answer-Fire
A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has - Answer-57 or 58 facets
The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets that - Answer-Are mostly triangular or kite-
shaped
Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have - Answer-More impact on a diamond's value
The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown, pavilion, and - Answer-Girdle
Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's - Answer-Apparent clarity
An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a cut diamond is called a - Answer-Knot
The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the - Answer-Loupe
Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? - Answer-Bearding
A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X would receive which of the following clarity grades? -
Answer-SI1 or SI2
Questions and Answers
The combination of the Four C's relates primarily to - Answer-Value
The metric carat equals - Answer-0.200 gram
The small, flat, polished surfaces on a finished diamond are called - Answer-Facets
Most diamonds used in jewelry are - Answer-
Diamond is composed primarily of - Answer-Carbon
Gem shapes and cutting styles other than the standard round brilliant are called - Answer-Fancy cuts
Clarity characteristics confined to the surface of a polished diamond are called - Answer-Blemishes
The term "point" in reference to weight is equal to - Answer-
, A gemstone's resistance to scratching is known as its - Answer-Hardness
On average, mine workers must process more than a ton of rock to recover - Answer-A half carat of
diamonds
The flashes of color you see in a polished diamond are called - Answer-Fire
A standard round brilliant-cut diamond has - Answer-57 or 58 facets
The term brilliant cut is used for gemstones with facets that - Answer-Are mostly triangular or kite-
shaped
Compared to blemishes, inclusions normally have - Answer-More impact on a diamond's value
The three major parts of a polished diamond are crown, pavilion, and - Answer-Girdle
Fracture filling can dramatically affect a diamond's - Answer-Apparent clarity
An included diamond crystal that reaches the surface of a cut diamond is called a - Answer-Knot
The most convenient and inexpensive magnifier adequate for diamond grading is the - Answer-Loupe
Which of the following is a result of the bruting process? - Answer-Bearding
A diamond with "noticeable inclusions at 10X would receive which of the following clarity grades? -
Answer-SI1 or SI2
